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Care Tips for the First 48 Hours After a TattooMaybe you just got a new tattoo, or perhaps you're about to take the plunge and want to be prepared early - either way, you’ve come to the right place. The first 48 hours are crucial for your tattoo healing process, and we're here to guide you through it, step by step.Forget the old-school myths and tricks and get ready for some real talk on how to keep your tattoo looking sharp and your skin feeling soft. We’ve got it all - the dos and don’ts of af

8 Key Things to Steer Clear of After Getting A TattooSo you’re getting a fresh tattoo - that’s awesome. Maybe it’s your first, or maybe you have dozens, whatever the situation, it’s exciting. We started getting tattoos years ago, long before it was legal in our hometown of NYC, but it wasn't until recent times that tattoos became more mainstream. Tattoos have become a staple of expression among younger Americans, with 32% of Americans reporting at least one piece of body art, and 22% boasting mu

The Ultimate Guide To Tattoo AftercareTattoo aftercare is the key to preserving the beauty and integrity of your tattoo for years to come. You invested in this tattoo - you spent time and money to express yourself. You've come this far - you can’t stop now. Read on for our comprehensive guide to tattoo aftercare, we're here to offer guidance at every stage of the healing process.Our guide has it all - from hygiene practices to specific instructions, we are here to help you understand the importa

Is It Normal For A Tattoo To Peel? There are so many things that our body does on a regular basis that we are not aware of or may just take for granted. The cycle of dead cells shedding from the surface of our skin is typically one of those rather benign occurrences. Unless of course you do an exfoliation treatment, and then you may actually SEE an abundance of little particles of skin flaking off. In the earlier weeks of a tattoo healing, a more extreme cycle of natural exfoliation takes

Relief and Remedies: Chafed Skin Treatment It may not officially qualify as an onomatopoeia, but it’s one of those words that makes you kind of cringe and feel uncomfortable when you say it—chafed. It’s one of those things that doesn’t seem like such a big deal, until it’s happening to you. And then, oh boy, what you won’t do to find some real relief to soothe your chafed skin.  Chafing happens when skin rubs against skin or against another surface repeatedly—causing friction—and t